Canon 3D VR Lens Wins Gold Award – International Design Excellence
- has received the Gold Award at the 2025 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for its innovative RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE lens, designed for APS-C cameras.This is Canon's...
- The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), hosted by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), is a prestigious annual competition recognizing excellence in industrial design.
- The RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE lens stands out for its unique dual fisheye configuration, specifically engineered for creating immersive 3D virtual reality (VR) content.
Canon RF-S3.9mm F3.5 Wins Gold at 2025 IDEA Awards
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TOKYO, September 19, 2025 – Canon Inc. has received the Gold Award at the 2025 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for its innovative RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE lens, designed for APS-C cameras.This is Canon’s frist-ever Gold Award from IDEA, recognizing the lens’s extraordinary design and performance.
What is the IDEA Award?
The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), hosted by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), is a prestigious annual competition recognizing excellence in industrial design. Established in 1980, IDEA is considered one of the most respected and rigorous design awards programs in the world, evaluating thousands of submissions across a wide range of design disciplines. Learn more about IDEA.
The RF-S3.9mm F3.5: A Breakthrough in VR Lens Design
The RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE lens stands out for its unique dual fisheye configuration, specifically engineered for creating immersive 3D virtual reality (VR) content. This lens allows users to capture stereoscopic 180° VR footage with a single camera, simplifying the VR production process. Its compact size and lightweight design further enhance its usability.
key Features and Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 3.9mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF-S |
| Image Circle | Dual Fisheye (Stereoscopic 180°) |
| Filter Size | 43mm (front of lens barrel) |
| Weight | Approximately 110g (3.9 oz) |
The lens utilizes Canon’s STM (Stepping Motor) technology for smooth and quiet autofocus performance, crucial for video recording. It is indeed designed for compatibility with select Canon APS-C mirrorless cameras.
Compatibility and Firmware updates
as of September 18, 2025, the RF